Build Momentum in Your Art Practice
Develop Your Artistic Voice with Watercolour
Intermediate 8-Week Programme | Autumn 2025 | Edinburgh Art Workshop
Join our Intermediate Watercolour Course - designed for those ready to deepen their skills and explore new techniques.
Over 8 weeks, we’ll work through a range of projects: from florals and landscapes to portraits and more experimental pieces, offering space to grow your confidence, try new approaches, and enjoy the process.
This course is for those looking to continue their watercolour journey, building on existing skills and exploring new techniques in a relaxed, creative setting.
Find out more about this course below:
What to expect?
This course offers a consistent, supportive space to deepen your painting practice week by week. Through guided sessions, time to explore independently, and thoughtful feedback, you’ll be encouraged to try new techniques, refine your skills, and stay connected to your creativity. Everything you need is included - from quality materials to a detailed guidebook - so you can simply show up, paint, and enjoy the process.
8 Weeks of Group Painting:
Each term includes weekly guided painting sessions, independent studio time, and supportive feedback all designed to help you build confidence, develop your technique, and enjoy painting in a relaxed community setting.High Quality Art Kit:
Receive a welcome kit featuring professional paints, an A4 sketchbook, a set of brushes, pencils, masking fluid, and a handy bag for your materials - perfect for both studio and outdoor painting.Accompanying Guidebook:
Access detailed breakdowns of each week and what themes we will be coveringPlus, upon graduation: receive £150 Credit towards our 2026 Residential Art Retreat
Class Itinerary:
Week 1:
Colour Mixing, Object Studies & Drawing Skills
Week 2:
Object Studies Part 2 & Painting Florals
Week 3:
Working from Reference Images & Still Life
Week 4:
Nature Landscapes & Perspective
Week 5:
Urban Landscapes & Spaces
Week 6:
Drawing Animals & Creating Texture
Week 7:
Human Figures & Gesture Drawing
Week 8:
Portraits & Facial Features
Grow as an artist each week
Each week, we’ll explore themes like wildlife art, urban landscapes, countryside scenes, and figure painting. Whether you're a beginner or a more experienced artist, there’s plenty of room to develop your technique and creativity.
Create with accountability
If you struggle with creative routines, this course is designed as a continuation from our beginner course providing a weekly opportunity to paint and explore watercolor techniques in a supportive environment. Stay motivated to create consistently throughout the year.
Relax and reconnect through art
We’d all like to make more space for creativity in our busy lives. This is a space to relax, experiment, and embrace your artistic expression while learning helpful tools and techniques along the way.
Develop Your Artistry with Extended Practice
As a practising artist, I know how difficult it can be to balance creative pursuits with everyday life. Before I transitioned to being an artist full-time, carving out even an hour a week to create art was a real challenge. However, connecting with other creatives and committing to small, regular sessions - whether it’s ten minutes or an hour - made a world of difference to my mental health and creative growth.
I wanted to create an art club that was accessible to our students and one that met their needs. This 8 week intermediate course is designed as a continuation to help you keep creating and build a supportive space for your creative routine.
You don’t need to be an experienced artist or have reached any specific skill level, just bring your curiosity and willingness to explore.
FAQ
Is this the right course for me?
The 8 week intermediate course is ideal for alumni who have completed our 8-week foundational course or anyone who feel they are at a level where they would like to explore more with thier painting skills and want to continue their art journey in a social, creative setting. It’s ideal if you're looking to establish a regular creative routine, nurture your art skills, or to simply enjoy the process of making art with a likeminded community.
Do I need to bring anything to the classes?
Everything you need is included in your registration – you’ll receive a welcome kit with all the materials you’ll be using throughout the course, including a large sketchbook, pencils, brushes, and paints. As with all our classes, weekly refreshments are also provided – we’ve got you covered. Of course, if you have any favorite tools or materials you’d prefer to use, feel free to bring them along!
What does my membership include?
8 Weeks of Group Painting: Each term includes weekly guided painting sessions, independent studio time, and supportive feedback all designed to help you build confidence, develop your technique, and enjoy painting in a relaxed community setting.
High Quality Art Kit: Receive a welcome kit featuring professional paints, an A4 sketchbook, a set of brushes, pencils, masking fluid, and a handy bag for your materials - perfect for both studio and outdoor painting.
Accompanying Guidebook: Access detailed breakdowns of each week and what themes we will be covering
Plus, upon graduation: receive £150 Credit towards our 2026 Residential Art Retreat
Pricing:
Standard Admission: £395
Early Bird Rate: £350
Early Bird Tickets Available until June 15th 2025
Each class is limited to just 18 participants. This allows you to have high-quality 1:1 time with the tutor, and to retain an intimate setting for your collaborative work.
Any questions? Feel free to email diana@edinburghartworkshop.com
I hope this next journey together brings you joy, inspiration, and a safe space to create and connect with others.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at diana@edinburghartworkshop.com - I’d love to hear from you.
See you in class!
